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Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist ranks #88,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$850
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist in Crystal, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Utilities industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Lakeview Park Water Assoc in Soap Lake, WA is another utilities employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $850 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#88,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Utilities per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist runs well below peers (0.15x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$850 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Utilities employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBEACH HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BLACK DIAMOND POWER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NAES POWER CONTRACTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DOUGLAS COUNTY SEWER IMPROVEMENT NO. 1, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MANTUA TOWNSHIP MUA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS - WATER DEPT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MOUNT PLEASANT-WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TAHOE DOUGLAS SEWER DISTRICT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CITY OF HAGERSTOWN, MARYLAND, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25ALFRED VILL BOOSTER HOUSE #2, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PENN YAN WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WATERLOO VILL BURGESS RD WATER METER PIT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CITY OF FARMER CITY - LIGHT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GENEVA CITY MARSH CREEK WWTP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CITY OF ROCK ISLAND-PUBLIC WORKS-FLEET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEWISBURG WATER & WASTEWATER-WASTEWATER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF STUART WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CITY OF NEW BRUNSWICK WATER UTILITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31C&C-DENVIRONS, HONOULIULI WWT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CITY OF BURLINGTON - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Utilities peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist in the Utilities enforcement ledger

Among 866 Utilities employers with OSHA penalties on file, Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist ranks #757 at $850 current penalty.

How Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist Compares

Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Utilities sector average of 6.1 violations per employer.

Against the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-24

Last Inspection

2010-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,104

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $425 per inspection vs. the Utilities average of $2,104.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,125

Current Penalty Amount

$850

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,275 from the initial assessment of $2,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Utilities

How Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist compares to the Utilities sector, which has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 6.1
Total Penalty $850 $5,509
Avg Penalty per Inspection $425 $2,104
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Nationwide Utilities peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($850 here).

Lakeview Park Water Assoc $850 WA Pacificorp $850 OR Rancho Murieta Community Service District $870 CA Sunrgy 1 LLC $829 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Beach Haven Water Department 2 insp. Beach Haven, NJ Black Diamond Power Company 2 insp. Sophia, WV Naes Power Contractors 2 insp. New Florence, PA Douglas County Sewer Improvement No. 1 2 insp. Zephyr Cove, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Utilities

Showing 5 of 2995 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lakeview Park Water Assoc
Soap Lake, WA
2 inspections $850
Pacificorp
Bend, OR
3 inspections $850
Rancho Murieta Community Service District
Rancho Murieta, CA
2 inspections $870
Sunrgy 1 LLC
Stafford, TX
2 inspections $829
Jackson Hole Airport Board
Jackson, WY
2 inspections $875

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Utilities industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist have? ▼
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $850.
How many OSHA inspections has Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist had? ▼
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-24 and the most recent on 2010-04-24. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist? ▼
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist has been assessed $850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,125 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist has 3 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist operate in? ▼
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist operates in the Utilities sector (NAICS code 221320). This industry has 2,996 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,843 total OSHA inspections and $16.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist ranks #88,272 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Crystal & Duck Lake Sewer Dist's total OSHA penalty of $850 is below the Utilities industry average of $5,509 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lakeview Park Water Assoc in Soap Lake, WA is a similar utilities employer with $850 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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